8am: Women and girls in the country say that foreign women tourists, by portraying a distorted and unrealistic picture of Afghanistan, ignore the gender apartheid and, in effect, help reinforce the Taliban’s crimes. These women said that the Taliban allow images, voices, and even public dances of foreign women tourists to be freely broadcast, while in Afghanistan, they label women’s voices as “awrah” (shameful) and cut off female journalists’ voices during press conferences. According to them, the Taliban are exploiting the presence of foreign tourists to whitewash their misogynistic image, while inside the country, particularly in provinces like Kandahar and Panjshir, women are not even permitted to travel without a chadari or burqa. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama: Thousands of international students, including Afghans admitted to US universities, have been unable to begin their studies after new travel restrictions disrupted visa processing and entry into the country. The policy, introduced under President Donald Trump’s new security framework, has significantly tightened student visa procedures. Many Afghan students accepted by prestigious universities now face long delays or complete suspension of their visa applications. 
8am: Rahimullah Karimi, a human rights activist, says that forcibly evicting Hazaras from their residential areas is a clear violation of human rights and an affront to their dignity. He adds: “These actions are carried out without legal procedures, without residents’ consent, and with ethnic and religious motives. They are not only contrary to human rights principles but also foster social instability and deepen ethnic divisions in the country.”… In addition to Hazaras, other ethnic groups have also been forcibly relocated by the Taliban. Last year, more than 600 families were displaced from their main areas in the Dawlatyar district of Ghor province. 
Ariana: Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected recent media reports suggesting that the country intends to return military helicopters transferred from Afghanistan to the Islamic Emirate. In recent days, some media outlets had reported that Uzbekistan might be prepared to hand over 57 military helicopters that were flown out of Afghanistan in 2021. 
Khaama: UK Special Forces accused of Afghanistan war crimes filed a legal challenge against a High Court judge, contesting restrictions on attending whistleblower testimony hearings. British Special Air Service (SAS) soldiers accused of committing war crimes in Afghanistan have filed a legal complaint against a High Court judge leading the inquiry. 
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